Pet Sitting Bethesda
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“Michaela has been a wonderful cat sitter for our two kitties! She is very responsive, responsible, and conscientious. You can tell from the pictures she sends that she enjoys taking care of and playing with our little guys—and they’re happy to be with her as well! We’ll definitely call on Michaela again — she’s terrific!”
About: I bring a lifetime of diverse animal experience to every pet I care for. I grew up with a rescue dog—and even a pet duck—which taught me early how to adapt to different personalities and needs. Today I share my home with Halo, my black rescue cat, and Grover, my rescue Yorkie, both of whom remind me daily how important patience and trust are. I also cared for Daisy, my special‑needs yellow lab, and understand the gentle routines senior pets require. And with Teddie, my Coton de Tulear from a prestigious lineage, I’m familiar with breed‑specific care and structured environments. Whether your pet is a rescue, a senior, a purebred, or a quirky little character, I meet them exactly where they are and make sure they feel safe, understood, and loved. As a writer who works from home, I have a naturally flexible schedule that allows me to give pets consistent attention throughout the day. My routine is calm, predictable, and easy to adjust around your pet’s needs—whether that means midday walks, morning check‑ins, or evening visits. Because I’m home most of the time, I’m able to provide steady, reliable care and keep your pet’s day running smoothly and stress‑free. I provide pet care exclusively through walks and drop‑in visits, which means your pet stays in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. During each visit, I follow your routines closely—feeding, fresh water, medication, enrichment, and any specific instructions you share. I keep a calm, reassuring presence, make sure doors are locked, and always double‑check your pet’s safety before leaving. My goal is to maintain your pet’s normal rhythm while giving them attentive, reliable care and keeping your home secure.
About: I've taken care of my family's pets ever since I was old enough to hold a leash. I've walked dogs, taken care of sick cats, and cleaned out hamster cages. I've often been hired to pet-sit for neighborhood and family friends. I have experience helping dogs and cats take pills and I feel very comfortable handling larger breeds of dogs. Hi! I'm currently getting my PhD at American University so my schedule is quite flexible as I only have classes a few times a week. I'm available early mornings, nights, weekends, and sporadically throughout the day. I'm able to visit your pets daily, take them outside, and care for them in the best manner possible, but I do not offer boarding animals in my flat.
“I won't repeat all the fantastic things that have already been said about Summar from other reviewers. But here's what I learned about Summar while she cared for our cat: 1) She truly loves animals and understands them extremely well thanks to years of experience. 2) She is extremely professional - a clear communicator, thorough in her work, always follows-up when necessary. 3) She will give you peace of mind (which is priceless!) while you're away from your pet. Overall, Summar took exceptional care of our cat for a week while we were away. I highly recommend her!”
“Kaya did a fantastic job watching our new dog and two cats. She provided photos and updates assuring us things were going well. She provided meds and even took extra care during fireworks to be sure our dog felt safe. It was our first time using the rover app and Kaya. We already plan to have her watch our pets our next trip!”
“Nicole took great care of my cat while I was out of town. She is reliable and trustworthy. Highly recommend and hope to work with her again next time I'm away!”
“We came back and used Teffni again for our cats when we went out of town and she did a terrific job as always! In addition to checking on food, water, and litter, she made time to get the two cats (who don't always get along) to play and engage. She also checked our home for potential issues/messes during the visits, was communicative with us via text, and took some great visit pictures to share with us. We'll be reaching out for future pet needs for sure.”
“Clara did an excellent job caring for my seven year old kitty Bonnie. I came home to a happy and well fed cat. Thanks so much Clara and I will definitely call upon you to care for Bonnie in the future!”
“Drew did an excellent job caring for our corgi over Thanksgiving. We really appreciated his willingness to do a meet and greet in advance. He was polite, professional, friendly and communicative. All of our directions were followed to the letter and we came home to a tidy space and a happy dog :)”
About: I’ve been taking care of my own dogs ever since I was little, and to me, dogs are truly part of the family, they deserve all the love and genuine care in the world! While your dog is with us, they’ll be treated like a member of our family. I’ll make sure to give them the best care possible. I’m currently in grad school, which means I have some weekdays and weekends when I’m home and available. Just send me a quick message, and I’ll let you know right away if I can spend time with your pup :) Whether I’m home or just have a class that day, I love going on walks and will take your dog out at least three times a day, plus a short bedtime walk if they’re staying overnight. On busier days, your dog may need to be on their own for up to 3 hours, but they’ll still be safe and comfortable in my cozy apartment. I believe it’s so important for every dog to feel happy and to see their temporary home as family. I only host one dog at a time, so your pup will get my full attention. My place is warm and pet-friendly, and doggies always feel right at home here! I’m happy to go for walks for potty breaks, feed, and clean up after your doggy. I walk around 10,000 steps a day, so I’m a big fan of walking and enjoying the neighborhood I live in.
About: I've taken care of dogs for more than 5 years. All my family members love dogs. We have a small dog. She is very friendly and can gets along well with other dogs. You can rest assured that your dog will be treated like a family member of ours. We live in a walkable neighborhood with close access to the parks. I can take your dog for a walk easily and provide your dog with a safe and happy environment. Please go to the gallery to view the similling faces of the dogs in my care. :) I have plenty of time to take care of your dogs. I'm available during the weekends too. I always walk dogs every 3 hours and at least 5 times per day( I will send you our walking pictures daily). When your dog is outside, he/she will remain leashed leash and be supervised at all the time. On walks, I usually don't let them greet strangers and other dogs. Just in case it doesn't bite or get bitten by other dogs. We also have plenty of space inside the house and outside the yard for the dogs to run around. Safety and healthy are the most important things to me.
About: Active lifestyle especially suited for high energy dogs. Dependable and trustworthy caretaker. Will provide active fun walks as needed. Will take care of your dog as of my own. Have a daytime job and will be available to house sit your dog at your home if necessary. Weekends are generally available for visiting and walks. Will provide house-sitting service for your pet at your home or make visits for caretaking and walks outside regular daytime work hours. Dependable and committed caretaker.
“Cynthia helped us out last minute, was incredibly responsive and took great care of Felix in our absence. I would definitely book her again and recommend her highly. Thank you Cynthia!”
“Aimee Rose has taken the time to get to know Lucy so that Lucy is comfortable with her after just a few visits. I am very happy to know the two of them are getting to know each other.”
About: Four years ago I adopted a corgi named Pippin. When I got him, I did not know his history or what environment he was raised in. He came to me incredibly reactive to other dogs, but over time I was able to train him to handle encounters in a safe manner. For the next few years he will be living with my wife while she attends grad school. I would love to care for your dog until my little guy comes back home. I will provide personalized and attentive care to your pup the way I would for my own Pippin. I work an M-F office job that is 10 minutes from my apartment. My evenings and weekends are completely free, but my job still allows me to come home midday to check on your pup if you need any weekday care. My apartment is incredibly pet friendly. My own dog is living with my wife while she attends grad school so I will be able to provide all the care and attention your dog deserves. My apartment is located near a variety of parks and trails, so they will get some wonderful exercise.
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Bethesda is $20
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Bethesda
Michaela watched our cat for the first time last week. We met her briefly in-person at our house to meet our furry friend and go through logistics. Our cat immediately loved her and so did we. She is very friendly and it is obvious she loves animals. She cared for our cat for 5 days with drop-ins 2x a day. He was very happy when we came home! We could not be happier with her communication each day and all the photos - it was obvious he was well cared for. Highly recommend her!
Amanda was wonderful!! She took great care of our two cats, and one of them who is usually a little shy came out of her shell with her. Amanda sent plenty of photos and kept us in the loop with how they were doing every day. Would for sure have her look after our cats again!
Audry was very responsible and followed through on everything she explained during our meet-and-greet. She played with our cats every day and sent us many adorable photos and videos, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. She kept all the litter boxes clean and paid close attention to our cats’ dietary needs. We really appreciated her care and reliability. We would absolutely contact Audry again for any future pet-sitting needs.
Our family had a medical emergency and Summar was flexible and understanding when we needed to change the schedule around slightly! During a very stressful time, it was a relief to know that our cat was in good hands - one less thing for us to worry about. She is dependable, trustworthy, and I think of her like family! Thank you Summar!!!!
I have probably never written a review but Vidya deserves our recognition and appreciation. She takes her job with the outmost seriousness and I think she should open a franchise of outfits trained to her standards of care, kindness, transparency and integrity. We were away for two months and had complete peace of mind that our cat and house were in excellent hands. Thank you Vidya. You are a star.
Marilyn is an excellent cat sitter who goes above and beyond. She paid very close attention to the instructions that were given for my cat. She attended to everything that I asked her to do. She provided me with detailed updates on my cat. Despite my cat being shy, she managed to get pictures of him that I enjoyed seeing. I was most impressed with the efforts she made to connect with my cat who doesn’t typically respond well to strangers and is very skittish. She seemed very invested in making sure that he was doing reasonably well. I got the impression that she cared for my cat in the same loving way that she cares for her own pets. Her willingness to help on short notice was much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Marilyn and plan to arrange for her to care for my cat in the future.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Pet Sitting in Bethesda on Rover is $26.09 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of August 2026, there are 17,240 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Bethesda. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.
Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Bethesda stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.
Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.
If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Bethesda. On Rover:
- 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 94% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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